King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein [is] the breath of life.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They went in to Noach in the ark, couples from every kind of living thing that breathes.
Berean Standard Bible:
They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life.
American Standard Version:
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh wherein is the breath of life.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they went in{H935} unto Noah{H5146} into the ark{H8392}, two{H8147} and two{H8147} of all flesh{H1320}, wherein{H834} is the breath{H7307} of life{H2416}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 11:6
- The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Genesis 6:19
- And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every [sort] shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep [them] alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
Genesis 6:20
- Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every [sort] shall come unto thee, to keep [them] alive.
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Commentary for Genesis 7:15
Genesis 7:15 is part of the narrative of the Great Flood, a pivotal event in the early chapters of the Book of Genesis. The historical context of this verse is set within the broader ancient Near Eastern flood traditions, which likely included oral and written accounts of a great deluge. The biblical story, however, is unique in its theological significance and details.
Themes present in this verse include:
1. **Divine Judgment and Mercy**: The flood is described as a response to the wickedness of humanity (Genesis 6:5-7). God decides to cleanse the earth of its corruption while showing mercy to Noah and his family for their righteousness (Genesis 6:8-9).
2. **Covenant and Salvation**: Noah's ark represents God's covenant with Noah, and by extension, with all of creation. The ark is the means of salvation for Noah, his family, and the animals, signifying the preservation of life through divine promise.
3. **Preservation of Biodiversity**: The verse emphasizes the inclusion of "two and two" of all living creatures with the "breath of life," highlighting the importance of preserving the diversity of life on earth. This reflects a concern for the continuity of all species, not just humans.
4. **Obedience to God**: Noah's obedience to God's command to build the ark and gather the animals is a key element of the narrative. This obedience is contrasted with the disobedience of the rest of humanity.
5. **New Beginning**: The flood narrative culminates in the renewal of the earth, with Noah's family and the animals stepping out onto a fresh, clean world. This represents a new beginning for humanity and all of creation under God's providence.
In summary, Genesis 7:15 encapsulates the themes of divine justice and mercy, covenantal faithfulness, the importance of biodiversity, obedience to God, and the hope of a new beginning. The historical context is rooted in ancient flood mythologies, but the biblical account is distinctive in its focus on monotheistic theology and moral narrative.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H5146
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֹחַ
Transliteration: Nôach
Pronunciation: no'-akh
Description: the same as נוּחַ; rest; Noach, the patriarch of the flood; Noah. - Strong's Number: H8392
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּבָה
Transliteration: têbâh
Pronunciation: tay-baw'
Description: perhaps of foreign derivation; a box; ark. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H1320
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׂר
Transliteration: bâsâr
Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. - Strong's Number: H834
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲשֶׁר
Transliteration: ʼăsher
Pronunciation: ash-er'
Description: a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.; [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. - Strong's Number: H7307
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּחַ
Transliteration: rûwach
Pronunciation: roo'-akh
Description: from רוּחַ; wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions); air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.